New York Governor Kathy Hochul is under fire for refusing to disclose how much taxpayer money is being spent on a fuzzy, cartoon-like mascot dubbed “Frankie Focus.” The character, part of a campaign to promote cellphone bans in public schools, debuted last week at a Brooklyn middle school. Critics across the political spectrum are blasting the initiative as wasteful and “tone-deaf.”
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing back against President Donald Trump’s executive order to cut federal funding from states that continue cashless bail policies, calling it a “reckless” move that would jeopardize public safety. The confrontation underscores a renewed national debate over bail reform, law enforcement, and violent crime ahead of the 2025 election season.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signaled reluctance Friday on MSNBC’s All In to fully endorse Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani, despite his primary victory. Hochul acknowledged shared concerns over affordability but cited serious policy disagreements with the far-left candidate.
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) is in a statistical dead heat with Democrat incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul in a potential 2026 gubernatorial matchup, according to a new poll obtained by the New York Post. The survey, conducted by co/efficient, shows Hochul at 43% support and Stefanik at 42%, with 15% of likely voters still undecided.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s plan to increase payroll taxes to fund the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) $68 billion capital plan has ignited fierce opposition from business leaders, who warn it could drive companies out of the state and burden workers.
